Community and Family Support System Plan (CFS)

Community and Family Support System Plan (CFS)

Friday, July 26, 2019

Visit Community and Family Support System Plan Website The CFS plan calls for a system of supports and services to be available for families of children and adults with disabilities in their own homes based on their individual needs in order to avoid out-of-home placement.

Regional OCDD Districts and Authorities Offices

Friday, July 26, 2019

View Regional OCDD Districts and Authorities Offices Website 1-866-783-5553 Through CFS, Individual and Family Support provides an array of flexible supports and services to allow people with developmental disabilities to live in their own homes or with their families in their own community.  These supports are available based on priority of need.  There is no … Read More

Flexible Family Funds Plan

Friday, July 26, 2019

Visit Flexible Family Funds Plan Website Through the Flexible Family Funds Plan, OCDD provides monthly stipends to families of eligible children with severe developmental disabilities from birth to age 18 to help their families meet extraordinary costs. These subsidies are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. To submit an application, contact a human services district … Read More

Easter Seals

Friday, July 26, 2019

Visit Easter Seals Website 1-504-523-7325 Local Offices Your local Easter Seals Office assists children with disabilities and their families in securing needed services and direct assistance such as Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security Disability. Easter Seals’ Support Coordinators also play an active role in the coordination of services to ensure that each individual’s needs are being … Read More